District 2 Bryan Post Q: What are the biggest issues facing your district and how would you address them in office? A: One issue is affordable housing for students and young families and safety on campus. We should focus on additional lighting where incidents are occurring and reinstating the SafeRide… Read more »

Members of the student government’s budget allocation committee pressed the University of Wisconsin’s health provider for increased accountability and funding breakdowns of where student dollars are spent during a Monday budget hearing. The Student Services Finance Committee heard budgets for University Health Services, Rape Crisis Center and Tenant Resource Center… Read more »

In answer to cries of a constitutional crisis and ineffectiveness taking center stage for much of the Associated Students of Madison’s fall semester, one group of students has crafted a new governing document to fix a student government they see as broken. Members of the ASM Constitutional Committee, a grassroots… Read more »

As the semester draws to a close, Student Council still has no vice chair. The Associated Students of Madison’s 18th session of council has sparked frequent criticism for remaining locked in debate on an array of issues, with one reoccurring issue being how to fill the vacant leadership seat. As… Read more »

The founder of a national veterans’ service organization and former University of Wisconsin football player Jake Wood will provide a commencement address on the Wisconsin Idea as Badgers prepare to receive their diplomas later this month. The 2011 senior class officers selected Wood, a UW alum and co-founder of Team… Read more »

As the student government approved a flurry of appointees to fill open committee seats Wednesday, the body chose to postpone the vote on vice chair after members raised concerns that one nominee did not meet the standards required for a leadership position. After Associated Students of Madison Student Council representatives… Read more »

Two vacant Student Council seats, which have been embroiled by controversy and internal debate for weeks, will continue to stand vacant as of a meeting Wednesday. In the Associated Students of Madison meeting, members took up legislation to appoint Beth Huang and Niko Magallon to council, in which both fell… Read more »

Members of a multicultural student organization appealed their eligibility decision to receive funding Tuesday, saying individual committee members violated viewpoint neutrality and calling into question whether biases played a role in the decision. The Multicultural Student Coalition brought their suit against the Student Services Finance Committee before the Associated Students… Read more »

Leaders of the University of Wisconsin student government ruled the vote to appoint two representatives to Student Council is null and void and also voted on issues within the internal budget for the first time in Wednesday’s meeting. After questions were raised about whether former representatives Beth Huang and Niko… Read more »

Whether two previously ousted student government representatives received the votes necessary to legally regain their seats last week could hinge on the interpretation of a provision in the student government’s constitution.While rules on voting for new legislation and other appointments call for a two-thirds majority by Student Council, some student… Read more »

Representatives of the University of Wisconsin’s student government voted to reinstate two members previously removed for election violations on Wednesday, a decision which drew criticism to both the policy and publicity of the process. Beth Huang and Niko Magallon, who previously served as Associated Students of Madison vice chair and… Read more »

In the latest flare up surrounding the voter ID law, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin announced Thursday they are suing the state on the grounds that the new rule violates the state’s constitution. The lawsuit, which lists Gov. Scott Walker and the Government Accountability Board as the defendants,… Read more »

As students, alumni and Madison residents lined the sidewalks to watch the annual Homecoming parade, a woman participating in the event was rushed to the hospital after she fell from the second level of a float and was hit by a double axle trailer. A report from the Madison Police Department said… Read more »

To some student government leaders, the decades-old implementation of a University of Wisconsin System policy on student fees spells the violation of student rights and an issue that could escalate to a legal battle. After the United Council of UW Students approved a resolution calling for the review of UW… Read more »

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Citizens contributing to state political campaigns could no longer be required to disclose their employer if a proposal from a conservative lawmakers alters current Wisconsin law. Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-West Bend, called Thursday to end the requirement from the state that says individuals donating more than $100 to a candidate… Read more »

In a situation without precedent, the removal of two leaders stands to cast the student government into a period of uncertainty. After the Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary removed Vice Chair Beth Huang and Nominations Board Chair Nico Magallon from office for an elections violation, the judiciary body ruled… Read more »

Renovations at the Memorial Union on Dipity.Members of the Student Services Finance Committee weighed the deadline for a multicultural student organization’s decreased funding request, since the budget will now have to fall under the set $250,000 cap. Members of the Multicultural Student Coalition will now have until noon on Oct.… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin student government voted to include a referendum to gauge campus opinion on the proposed Union renovations as two members who were formally removed from the body yesterday remained at the meeting table. The contentious proposal to renovate the historic Memorial Union, which has sparked a passionate… Read more »

After a student group requested more than $1 million in student fees, the content of the group’s financial documents cites a mission of promoting inclusiveness on a campus characterized as “privileged” as reason to inflate the budget. The Multicultural Student Coalition was the only student group to apply for the… Read more »

A report released Tuesday revealed the nine summer recall elections were not only unprecedented in Wisconsin history, but also shattered campaign finance records with spending totals reaching $43.9 million. The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, a non-partisan watchdog group, compiled the survey of total campaign spending by candidates and outside interest groups,… Read more »

In an act that could add another layer of controversy to a city debate spanning nearly two and a half years, a Madison School Board member recently wrote a letter linking a prominent development project to the election campaign of the governor. In the letter, board member Lucy Mathiak uses… Read more »

While the popular theatrics surrounding the Freakfest event are expected to remain largely unchanged in 2011, students making plans for Halloween can expect to pay more for their ticket in the upcoming year. At Thursday’s Downtown Coordinating Committee meeting, members were able to confirm that while a ticket price increase… Read more »

Residents in some Wisconsin counties may be feeling the health effects of an expansive forest fire Wednesday, although the fire itself continues to rage miles away in Minnesota. The Department of Natural Resources issued a “red” level air quality advisory Wednesday, cautioning residents in Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties… Read more »

GORHAM STREET Battery Two men were arrested following a suspected battery and robbery of a 22-year-old male on the 200 block of West Gorham Street, a Madison Police Department report said. According to the report, a bicyclist came upon the two suspects kicking the victim in the head and yelled… Read more »

A state legislator is calling for a review of the University of Wisconsin’s admission practices after an organization released a study that labels higher admission rates among black and Latino students at UW as discriminatory.  The report, released by the conservative Center for Equality Opportunity, purports the university’s holistic admission… Read more »

The release of a report from a conservative think tank alleging discriminatory practices within the University of Wisconsin Office of Admissions and Recruitment catalyzed a flurry of student mobilization in opposition to the study. Students chanting “power to the people” and touting homemade signs giving a snapshot of their personal… Read more »

A decision passed down from Tuesday’s City Council meeting could pose additional obstacles for large-scale street events including the famed Mifflin Street Block Party.The Madison City Council voted unanimously to amend the process of obtaining alcohol licenses issued in conjunction with street use permits and also shot down an action… Read more »

In a political landscape dominated by strong characters, Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, has become one of the reigning personalities adding color to Madison’s City Council. The alder, who served as council president from 2003-2004 and 2007-2008, has been the face of one of the city’s student-heavy districts for more… Read more »

Being prepared for class is painful. As students head back to lecture halls across the nation this fall, many will spend hundreds of dollars purchasing textbooks. The University of Wisconsin Office of Student Financial Aid website estimates that undergraduate students will spend $1,140 on books for the 2011-2012 academic year, a… Read more »

A group of incoming Lakeshore residents will be the first to call Phillips Hall their home, although the building has been open for nearly four decades. The newly rechristened building, formerly known as Friedrick Hall, was dedicated in a ceremony Aug. 21 and is intended to reflect the history of… Read more »

While members of the campus community remain divided on whether ex-Chancellor Biddy Martin’s resignation marks the end of an era or an inevitable action after a polarizing battle, Martin’s influence will remain even after her departure. After her June 14 announcement that she would be departing the campus to assume… Read more »

Chancellor Biddy Martin announced Tuesday she is leaving UW to become president of Amherst College and assured the campus her departure is not a result of the failed New Badger Partnership. Martin said in a press conference Tuesday that the decision came as a result of a great opportunity from… Read more »

Following months of polarizing debate among the broader campus community, Republicans leaders said the proposal for public authority status for the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus does not have the support necessary to move forward.State Republicans said Thursday that the plan to split the Madison campus from the UW System, a… Read more »

The state’s highest bipartisan budget committee approved a plan from the governor to begin phasing out a program aimed at encouraging students from low-income backgrounds to begin planning for college before entering high school. Members of the Joint Finance Committee voted to support Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to end the Wisconsin Covenant program, despite… Read more »

While Student Council members voted to remain neutral on the proposal for public authority status for the University of Wisconsin, they adopted an “emergency” system to appoint a student representative in the event the new model is voted into state law. In the last meeting before the summer session, the Associated… Read more »

Once a Badger, always a Badger. In a demonstration of pomp and circumstance with a Badger touch, nearly 6,000 University of Wisconsin undergraduate, doctoral, master’s and professional graduates donned graduation robs and caps for the commencement ceremonies at the Kohl Center, running from May 13 to May 15. Keynote speakers urged… Read more »

What began as a vague proposal for increased autonomy for the University of Wisconsin-Madison became a fleshed out plan in the spring semester, igniting campus debate and finding its way into the governor’s budget. Campus groups responded to new details of the proposal, which Chancellor Biddy Martin began advocating more… Read more »

Madison Police Department officers were dispatched to the Langdon Street neighborhood Wednesday after a tense situation on a rooftop culminated in a woman falling to the ground and being rushed to the hospital. While MPD spokesperson Joel DeSpain said the department only releases formal incident reports on actions that are… Read more »

After months spent tied up in the student government court system, a University of Wisconsin environmental advocacy group has exhausted its efforts to appeal decisions to deny it funding. The Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary panel decided the fate of the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group’s funding by the… Read more »

As members of the student government convened Wednesday night, a gridlocked council spent the evening debating one appointment and took up no new legislation. Tensions arose before the Associated Students of Madison Student Council meeting began as accusations of open meetings bylaws and claims of members feeling personally attacked for… Read more »

As public rhetoric surrounding the New Badger Partnership continues to dominate conversations on campus, Chancellor Biddy Martin and other University of Wisconsin officials offered the campus community another chance to voice their concerns with the new model. Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell fielded inquiries about officials’ strategies for energizing donors to… Read more »

In an effort to capture the role of courage for members of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths, a University of Wisconsin graduate student helped organize a program for Madison-area high schools to foster communication and confront cultural stereotypes. Sari Judge, a spokesperson from the Lubar Institute for the Study… Read more »

Students gathered in the hallway outside Chancellor Biddy Martin’s office in Bascom Hall Friday to urge the University of Wisconsin’s chief executive to plot an alternate course for the school’s future. For more than an hour, Chancellor Biddy Martin fielded questions and criticism from students concerning her stance on the… Read more »

With questions of representatives’ partisan leanings up for debate, members of the new student government voted in a new set of leaders for the new session. In an appointments meeting spanning nearly nine hours, the Associated Students of Madison elected Allie Gardner as chair and Beth Huang as vice chair… Read more »

While the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department continues to draw name recognition for its sports programs, a new study found the body is also a major economic engine in the state. In an Athletic Board meeting held Friday, a study spanning more than a year found the department contributes nearly… Read more »

While a proposal to remove the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from the System circulates through the state Legislature, officials supported a plan ensuring equal representation for the Board of Regents that currently governs all UW campuses. The Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities convened to weigh changes to legislation that… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin student government grappled with whether to support new initiatives in the last meeting of the session and voted to formally support the New Badger Partnership for the first time since the proposal was announced. Representatives debated the possibility of the Associated Students of Madison… Read more »

University of Wisconsin students touted job resumes and interview-ready apparel in an effort to promote awareness of a lack of available jobs for college graduates and to speak out against the voter ID bill on Wednesday. The student-led Briefcase Brigades included a march up State Street to distribute information on… Read more »

Students organized on opposing ends of State Street, in Bascom Hall and the Capitol to advocate for equally polarized viewpoints of the New Badger Partnership on Tuesday. Nearly 100 University of Wisconsin students hosted a rally against the proposal — which would make UW independent from the UW System —… Read more »

Members of the campus community came out against proposed changes to campus-area bus service, saying they were concerned the modifications could be a disservice to students and could introduce safety concerns for some residents. At a Tuesday night forum, University of Wisconsin students provided Madison Metro representatives with feedback on… Read more »

With nearly $1.5 million available to overhaul the advising system for undergraduates, University of Wisconsin students and staff still have to decide how to spend the funds. After Chancellor Biddy Martin made her final decisions on the third and final round of Madison Initiative of Undergraduates awards, an MIU Advising… Read more »

Members of the student government are ironing out the details of a plan that would give students with minor alcohol policy violations a chance to opt for a $50 class instead of a drinking ticket. Chair Sam Polstein said the program would provide a new approach to responsible alcohol policy… Read more »

Four Democrats on the state’s highest finance committee said they would oppose proposed changes to tuition reciprocity, a measure that could cause tuition spikes for Wisconsinites studying in Minnesota. Members of the Joint Finance Committee sent a letter in objection to the passive review of a proposal to eliminate the… Read more »

As debate surrounding the proposed New Badger Partnership has continued to intensify, University of Wisconsin students have organized to raise awareness of the plan’s possible implications for students in an attempt to sway popular opinion. As students in opposition to the plan continue to rally supporters, one group of students… Read more »

With the goal of sustainable innovations in mind, four University of Wisconsin students were able to cash in on their green invention for an Earth Day challenge on campus The students took the top prize of $50,000 and a yearlong lease space in the University Research Park’s Metro Innovation Center… Read more »

After encountering a number of obstacles in the process to revamp the format of Madison’s famed Mifflin Street Block Party, a city committee’s unanimous approval of the plan may soon give students reason to celebrate. Madison’s Street Use Commission approved Majestic Live’s plan for the event, which includes giving wrist… Read more »

With tensions wearing thin in the dispute over the New Badger Partnership, one legislator proposed delaying consideration of the plan until after the passage of the budget bill. Rep. Steve Nass, R-Whitewater, offered a plan for resolution between University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW System officials that included removing all provisions… Read more »

In a presentation for students Monday night, nationally recognized speakers said victims of sexual assault and violence never need to cope alone and having the courage to speak out about experiences can help change negative stigmas. Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment hosted Sarah Rice, a member of the “Real World: Brooklyn”… Read more »

After nearly two years of construction, $95 million in construction costs and the input of thousands of students, the University of Wisconsin finally has its new Union South. Students and members of the campus community waited expectantly outside of the building’s gleaming exterior to gain the first looks at the… Read more »

Almost two decades after the trail on the murder of a Madison woman went cold and the investigation slowed, a new criminal charge in the case is credited to the success of the Madison Police Department Cold Case Review Team. In a press conference held Friday, MPD Chief Noble Wray… Read more »

After dust from weeks of protests against the governor’s collective bargaining bill has started to settle, a figurehead of the Tea Party movement is coming to Madison to boost support for the conservative cause. Matt Seaholm, the Wisconsin state director of Americans for Prosperity, said former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin… Read more »

University of Wisconsin student government officers said in a public forum representatives are not likely to support new legislation to determine a selection process for appointing a student to the new governing board before the end of the school year. Members of the UW student government said at a public forum… Read more »

With Bascom Hill thawing and sunbathers returning to the terrace, the season is right for the annual All Campus Party to return to campus. Hosted by the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association in collaboration with the Student Board, the weeklong alcohol-alternative event will feature a revamped schedule of events culminating… Read more »

Two years and $16 million later, University of Wisconsin officials announced the final round of Madison Initiative for Undergraduates funding decisions Tuesday. Aaron Brower, vice provost for teaching and learning, said the third round of proposals was incredibly strong and presented innovative views on how to diversify teaching methods and… Read more »

While the Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary ruled in favor of a student organization in a contentious suit over alleged misuse of student fees, the decision highlights issues of the appropriate use of such funds. The panel ruled in favor of the Associated Free Thinkers Ensuring Responsibility, a student… Read more »

The Greek community’s capstone philanthropy entertainment event is back on campus this week, and organizers say it is “better than ever.” The annual Humorology production, which includes six miniature musicals and nearly 300 performers from the University of Wisconsin Greek community, is a competition which donates funds raised to OneHeartland,… Read more »

Members of student government solidified the creation of new liaison positions to ensure accountability and transparency from student organizations receiving funding from student fees. The proposed additions will provide metrics for three student liaisons to monitor the direct services provided by General Student Services Fund organizations. Student Services Finance Committee… Read more »

The expansion project for new athletic practice facilities at the Kohl Center will now include new luxury seating area, a measure that is hoped to bring in revenue for the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department.The UW System Board of Regents OK’d the university to increase the budget on the La… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin campus community gathered Saturday to send the message that students are never alone in dealing with depression and suicide remains a critical issue on campuses across the country. Nearly 300 people gathered to walk along the Lakeshore Path to raise suicide awareness and around… Read more »

Members of the student body appealed to the Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary to weigh whether a student organization improperly used student fees to further a referendum in the recent spring elections. Kyle VandenLangenberg, a University of Wisconsin graduate student, filed the suit March 28 against Associated Free Thinkers… Read more »

While members of the University of Wisconsin System emphasized the need for a unified voice in pursuing autonomy, officials reached little consensus on anything else in a Board of Regents meeting Thursday. Although UW System officials would not discuss a recently proposed third amendment made by the head of UW-Madison,… Read more »

While members of the national government revisit safety standards for nuclear power plants on American soil following the crisis in Japan, one University of Wisconsin professor lent his expertise during a federal subcommittee’s hearing Wednesday. Professor Michael Corradini provided testimony on behalf of the American Nuclear Society to a House subcommittee… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin and System campus community traded barbs about the possible pitfalls of the New Badger Partnership and the UW System’s Wisconsin Idea Partnership in a public forum Wednesday. Vice provost for teaching and learning Aaron Brower and UW sociology professor Sara Goldrick-Rab weighed the merits… Read more »

In response to a Supreme Court decision which ruled that corporations have free speech rights, a grassroots movement advocating a Constitutional amendment through referendums on Tuesday’s ballot drew sizeable support from city and county voters. The referendum to ask voters to support an amendment to limit the rights of corporations… Read more »

After University of Wisconsin System representatives expressed support for a new plan to keep the Madison campus within the System, the UW-Madison chancellor proposed an addition to the budget bill that would provide administrative flexibilities to all campuses while maintaining the public authority status for the campus. Chancellor Biddy Martin… Read more »

Wisconsin’s political environment meant one thing Tuesday: High voter turnout in local and state elections. Although some figures were not available early Wednesday, others showed just how much of an affect the highly publicized controversies of Gov. Scott Walker had: The Madison clerk said 54 percent of registered voters cast… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin Faculty Senate weighed a new approach to funding for the university under the public authority model and approved a resolution in support of academic freedom during a meeting Monday. Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell said while current levels of state funding in some… Read more »

After University of Wisconsin officials complied with an open records request from the Republican Party of Wisconsin, members of the campus community weighed in on the perceived threat to academic freedom. The request came less than two days after UW history professor William Cronon published a “study guide” in a… Read more »

University of Wisconsin researchers are one step closer to the ability to treat individuals with genetic disorders using their own reprogrammed cells — a finding that carries potential applications in gene therapy treatments for diabetes, cystic fibrosis and other illnesses. Morgridge Institute for Research scientist Sara Howden said the study,… Read more »

JUNCTION ROAD Extortion According to an incident report from the Madison Police Department, a female woman was pulled over by an unmarked silver sedan with red and blue lights. Two white males, in their late teens or early twenties approached the victim and she handed money over in accordance with the… Read more »

Los Sabrosos While the organization consists of around 15 core members, Los Sabrosos President Nicolette Pawlowski said members teach around 100 members of the campus community beginners’ salsa every month. Pawlowski, a Badger Herald columnist, said members pay $10 a month to access a variety of Latin dance classes, from… Read more »

University of Wisconsin System officials provided new details of their proposal to gain flexibilities as a united entity in a Joint Finance Committee meeting Thursday, a plan the Madison chancellor has said could pose a risk to the excellence of the system’s flagship campus. UW System President Kevin Reilly said… Read more »

Following an election student government officials are saying brought out higher than expected voter turnout, the University of Wisconsin campus will remain a member of the United Council of UW Students and will usher in a significant number of fresh faces to decision making bodies on campus. Nearly 14.7 percent… Read more »

Members of the University of Wisconsin student government said Monday they are deliberating the best procedure to appoint a student representative to the new governing board for the period after the campus becomes a public authority. The topic of how the proposed sole Board of Trustees student member will be… Read more »

A Student Judiciary lawsuit filed Monday alleges a student organization advocating against the United Council referendum inappropriately used student segregated fees. Associated Free Thinkers Ensuring Responsibility received $6,500 in segregated fees through an operations grant from the Associated Students of Madison last year. On March 25, ASM Finance Committee Chair… Read more »

In a public forum Monday, the University of Wisconsin dean of students and several deans of individual schools said university operation is hampered by a human resources structure that does not fit a world-class institution. Dean of Students Lori Berquam said the proposed public authority status for the Madison campus… Read more »

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps and the University of Wisconsin’s historically strong tradition of providing volunteers to serve abroad, the organization’s national leaders and UW alumni spoke about their personal experiences on campus Saturday. Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams joined “returned” volunteers for “Talking Peace… Read more »

After a University of Wisconsin professor posted a blog article calling for further investigation of a conservative advocacy organization, the Republican Party of Wisconsin filed an open records request for his university emails, a move some say poses a threat to faculty members’ academic freedom in research. Republican officials filed… Read more »

After a battle over control of student segregated fees and accountability for the student body at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has simmered for over a decade, student government officials said they are optimistic to begin working with the chancellor on proposed changes to the campus’s funding allocation committee. Student… Read more »

With many of the University of Wisconsin student government’s seats up for election from March 28 to March 30, candidates weighed the possible separation of the campus from the UW System and methods to provide student services amidst difficult economic conditions in a public forum Wednesday. UW students vying for… Read more »

University of Wisconsin officials have hired the Huron Consulting Group to ensure campus operations are working at maximum efficiency and to help restructure UW’s human resources system should the campus become a public authority. University Committee Chair Judith Burstyn said the Chicago-based firm will help UW figure out methods to… Read more »

Following closely on the heels on the Board of Regents’ endorsement of a plan for greater autonomy for all University of Wisconsin campuses, 13 UW System chancellors signed a letter submitted to the state Legislature urging policymakers to consider the Wisconsin Idea Partnership and to retain the system as a… Read more »

Although crowds occupying the Capitol rotunda on a daily basis in protest of the Gov. Scott Walker’s budget repair bill have dissipated, one activist said he will express his opposition through extreme means with a continued hunger strike. Matthew Schauenburg, an east side Madison resident, said he is prepared to… Read more »

As the April 5 Election Day for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice draws nearer, the two opponents in the race traded barbs about the importance of experience and the capacity for impartiality on the bench in a debate held Tuesday. Supreme Court Justice David Prosser and Assistant Attorney General JoAnne Kloppenburg… Read more »

The Teaching Assistants’ Association announced Monday it opposes Chancellor Biddy Martin’s New Badger Partnership and the proposal to separate the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from the UW System. The announcement reflects a motion approved at a Sunday meeting. TAA Co-President Kevin Gibbons said the motion comes after months of deliberation… Read more »

The Lakeshore Nature Preserve Committee may approve a ban on bicycles in the Picnic Point area as early as April after concerns that reckless bicyclists increase the chances of collisions with pedestrians and contribute to environmental problems. After turnstiles to restrict bike access were removed in 2005, Bill Barker, an… Read more »

In the wake of an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami off the coast of Japan that caused thousands of casualties and left many civilians without food, water or basic shelter, 14 University of Wisconsin students abroad in the country will return home following the suspension of all study abroad… Read more »

In a move to provide all University of Wisconsin System campuses with new flexibilities to help combat extensive cuts in state funding, the Board of Regents endorsed a proposal that would retain the Madison campus as a member of the system in a meeting March 10. The Regents said the… Read more »

In response to the governor’s proposal to break the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from the rest of the System campuses, the Board of Regents unveiled a plan to seek similar flexibilities for all UW institutions at a meeting Thursday. Regents and UW System representatives said the proposed Wisconsin Idea Partnership… Read more »

In an attempt to promote a more coordinated response for individuals coping with sexual assault, dating violence and stalking, members of the University of Wisconsin campus community are forming a new council of faculty, staff and students to better support victims of crime and abuse. Dean of Students Lori Berquam… Read more »

Amid a flurry of legislative action and the resulting public uproar, the 14 missing Democratic senators announced they would not return to Wisconsin Wednesday night, and one senator said they will focus on recalling Republican senators if the amended collective bargaining bill passes. Although speculation circulated that the senators would… Read more »

While officials maintain the Capitol remains fully open for public access, one state representative said a request for identification while moving throughout the public space Tuesday is evidence unlawful restrictions are still in place. Department of Administration spokesperson Tim Donovan said 4,270 members of the public entered the building through… Read more »

Maintaining her pledge for transparency as the public continues to deliberate the New Badger Partnership, Chancellor Biddy Martin hosted another forum Tuesday and said improved control in human resources issues will prove beneficial to University of Wisconsin faculty and students. Martin addressed concerns about faculty benefits and the state employee… Read more »

Although University of Wisconsin faculty members expressed support for increased flexibility in human resources as a result of the New Badger Partnership during Monday’s Faculty Senate meeting, members raised concerns about the availability of financial aid to help students cope with impending tuition increases. Chancellor Biddy Martin said the New… Read more »

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to try the University of Wisconsin’s appeal after a previous ruling required funding for a Catholic student organization’s religious activities, a decision that essentially ends the university’s appeals process. The decision comes after the Board of Regents filed a request to appeal the September… Read more »

University of Wisconsin faculty and members of the campus community gathered Saturday to question the fate of shared governance and representation on the new governing body for the university under the New Badger Partnership. Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education Director offered a historical perspective to demonstrate UW’s… Read more »

In an effort to recruit top-tier graduate students from around the world, University of Wisconsin officials have offered an assurance that tuition remission for teaching assistants will continue under the new budget proposal. Vice Chancellor for Administration Darrell Bazzell said Thursday the current status of relief from tuition payments for… Read more »

In the wake of the governor’s budget announcement, protesters at the Capitol continue to voice discontent with strict limitations on public access to the building as University of Wisconsin students rallied in opposition to the proposed “marriage” between the university and the state on Wednesday. Capitol Police monitored entrance to the… Read more »

After the governor’s budget proposal outlined extensive budget cuts in higher education, the University of Wisconsin chancellor clarified the details of a public authority status and said the university must remain a contender among international institutions in a public forum Wednesday. Chancellor Biddy Martin said the campus will become a… Read more »

After the governor unveiled funding reductions for higher education and plans to establish the Madison campus as a public authority, the chancellor said University of Wisconsin officials will use the new flexibilities to combat “painful” budget cuts. Martin said in a statement while the cuts proposed by Gov. Scott Walker’s… Read more »

After entrance to the Capitol was restricted for much of the day Monday, no members of the public were permitted to enter the building after 6 p.m. and officials said conditions for reentry to the building would not be released until this morning. According to a statement from Department of… Read more »

A nationally recognized innovator in the field of organ transplant was recently appointed as the next transplant division chief for the University of Wisconsin Hospital and medical school and starts his new job today.Dixon Kaufman was previously a member of the faculty and vice chair of research for the surgery… Read more »

University police successfully talked down a man who was contemplating suicide on the roof of Van Hise Hall Friday, the tallest building on the University of Wisconsin Campus. UWPD Sgt. Ruth Ewing said officers successfully resolved the situation around 5:55 p.m. Friday when the unidentified man was successfully transferred to… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voiced frustrations over a lack of timely details about the New Badger Partnership and the chancellor’s talks with state officials which some regents said lacked transparency at a Friday meeting.  Chancellor Biddy Martin presented her goals for her proposed new administrative model and… Read more »

Pro-union protesters continue to gain support in their battle for workers’ rights from nationally-recognized celebrities and politicians urging demonstrators to continue occupying the Capitol and defending collective bargaining rights for public employees.  Madison Police Department Sgt. Kelly Donahue said MPD estimated crowds at rallies throughout the weekend fluctuated between 70,000… Read more »

University of Wisconsin Police Department officers responded to a possible jump from the roof of Van Hise Hall at 4:06 p.m. on Friday, a situation which took nearly two hours to return the individual to safety. Sgt. Ruth Ewing said officers successfully resolved the situation around 5:55 p.m. when the… Read more »

As rallies at the Capitol enter their 12th day, unions are increasing efforts to coordinate acts of protest around the state, though numbers of protesters present have been in decline. Teaching Assistants’ Association co-president Kevin Gibbons said a large number of rallies were held around the state Thursday in an… Read more »

In the wake of the University of Wisconsin chancellor detailing the separation of the Madison campus from the UW System, Board of Regents members have voiced concerns about how the split could negatively affect the other campuses. Under Chancellor Biddy Martin’s proposal, the flagstaff campus would continue to receive state… Read more »

After six consecutive days without arrests at the protests at the Capitol, members of the Teaching Assistants’ Association are preparing for a long-term battle against the governor’s bill and the extended occupation of the building in solidarity with union members and University of Wisconsin students. Capitol Police spokesperson Carla Vigue… Read more »

In a recent phone conversation with a journalist impersonating a Republican donor, the governor disclosed measures he said he hopes will bring 14 Democratic senators back into the state to make quorum and is unwilling to negotiate on the proposed bill. Buffalo, NY blogger Ian Murphy of the “Buffalo Beast”… Read more »

University of Wisconsin faculty joined teaching assistants and undergraduates in marching to the Capitol Tuesday in their first major demonstration of solidarity with protesters continuing to occupy the rotunda. Joe Salmons, UW German professor and president of PROFS, said although the march was one of the first explicit demonstrations of… Read more »

With confusion and misinformation about the specific details of the proposed New Badger Partnership circulating among the University of Wisconsin campus community, the chancellor took to Twitter to answer live questions Monday evening. UW spokesperson John Lucas said Chancellor Biddy Martin and many students are savvy Twitter users so it… Read more »

While Badger alumni and students around the world laud the unique experiences and academic opportunities often associated with the University of Wisconsin, the Princeton Review recently named UW one of the nation’s “best value” institutions. The annual survey of colleges and universities was announced Tuesday, with UW ranking one of… Read more »

The opposition movement against the proposed budget repair bill received more national attention Monday with the appearance of Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello to invigorate crowds with an acoustic performance.The event was the capstone to another day of protests at the Capitol which drew approximately 4,900 people with… Read more »

In a show of solidarity with University of Wisconsin teaching assistants’ and students’ continued demonstrations of opposition to the budget repair bill, some professors said they will begin to reschedule classes and meetings today. PROFS President Joe Salmons, a UW German professor, said though this action is not the first… Read more »

University of Wisconsin Health is currently examining whether disciplinary action should be taken after physicians wrote sick notes for protesters at the Capitol. UW Health spokesperson Lisa Brunette said an investigation has already begun and it is not yet possible to determine which physicians were involved in excusing individuals protesting… Read more »

As rallies in opposition to the governor’s budget repair bill continued to draw tens of thousands to the Capitol, the appearance of a famed civil rights activist and a conservative rally in support of the proposal were marked by continued peaceful protests. Although an estimated 70,000 were in attendance for… Read more »

Members of the Teaching Assistants’ Association voted to endorse a third teach-out for Tuesday classes and said University of Wisconsin officials cannot provide a guarantee that tuition remission will not be eliminated should the budget repair bill pass. TAA spokesperson Magda Konieczna said the continued teach-out, which calls for all… Read more »

University of Wisconsin athletic officials grappled with adopting a budget for the 2011-2012 year of competition in the midst of uncertainty surrounding state budget cuts to the UW as a whole. The board approved a spending authority members called fiscally responsible in the current economic climate. They also approved an… Read more »

The famed civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed a crowd of thousands outside the Capitol Friday evening, urging the protestors to continue to fight for worker’s rights. Jackson said the protestors had already achieved a milestone victory since the State Assembly voted to adjourn until Tuesday, after considering the… Read more »

With continued uncertainty over the fate of the budget repair bill reigning over the Capitol, University of Wisconsin students organized a mass walkout from classes Thursday morning, and teaching assistants called for all activity on campus to halt. UW sophomore Max Love said although planning for the event began early… Read more »

Leaders of the University of Wisconsin and UW System responded to the governor’s rumored budget plan which would separate the Madison campus from the other schools in the UW System. In a letter addressed to Gov. Scott Walker, UW System leaders said though flexibility for the schools is necessary in… Read more »

The third day of mass protesting against the budget repair bill on the Capitol steps on Wednesday was marked by another day without arrests or any major disturbances and an emphasis on the importance of the state’s educators and student life.University of Wisconsin students and academic staff members gained support… Read more »

After nearly two and a half years of reviewing proposals from departments and organizations across campus, the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates Oversight Committee made its final recommendations to the chancellor Tuesday. Aaron Brower, provost for teaching and learning, said Chancellor Biddy Martin will make the final funding decisions in the… Read more »

A Madison icon marking over 30 years of campus and community history from the frozen waters of Lake Mendota was vandalized early this week on the University of Wisconsin campus. Jen Limbach, president of the Hoofers Council, said the replica of the Statue of Liberty, which is constructed from Styrofoam… Read more »

The voices of University of Wisconsin staff members, students and community members shouting “Kill this bill” reverberated through the Capitol rotunda Monday as nearly 1,100 protesters marched down State Street to the governor’s office door. The event, organized by the Teaching Assistants’ Association, included handing off thousands of valentines reading… Read more »

In the wake of Gov. Scott Walker’s announcement of a budget repair bill, some University of Wisconsin students and faculty are preparing to mobilize in opposition an act that would eliminate many collective bargaining rights of unionized employees. Walker’s proposed bill would effectively end all collective bargaining rights except base… Read more »

As University of Wisconsin students and faculty begin to revive lines of communication to improve campus climate, two researchers have received $1.5 million to study and support successful outreach programs in minority-serving institutions. Researchers hope to use the grant, awarded by Lumina Foundation for Education, USA Funds and the Kresge… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin panel weighed the implications of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks’ controversial role in blurring the division between citizens and governments, a topic which has inspired transnational discourse about morality and media responsibility. In “WikiLeaks: Where Do You Stand?,” panelists offered opposing views of the ethical and legal… Read more »

When recovering substance abuse patients need treatment advice or the support of a friend, they can turn to a new smart phone application University of Wisconsin researchers are developing to ensure these individuals are never without a guiding hand.Maureen Fitzgerald, spokesperson for the Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies, said… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin researcher won a National Academy of Sciences award for innovative young researchers for an invention that could one day lead to finding a cure for type 2 diabetes. UW Professor of Chemistry Martin Zanni received the 2011 Award of Initiatives in Research for developing a technique… Read more »

Recent findings from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and University of Wisconsin researchers suggests the effects of climate change have been accelerating over the past 60 years and could drastically transform the state’s idyllic landscape in the future. The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts, a group of experts… Read more »

As the possible resolution of the political turmoil in Egypt remains uncertain, students and two University of Wisconsin professors gathered Tuesday to weigh possible options for resolutions for the country and the future of American foreign policymaking. UW professor Howard Schweber and professor Jeremy Menchik presented historical background to suggest… Read more »

Students can expect construction on the new Gordon Commons and Lakeshore residence hall to begin in the coming weeks as part of a vast University of Wisconsin Division of Housing plan to overhaul the campus neighborhoods. Brendon Dybdahl, spokesperson for UW Housing, said the new Gordon Commons, slated to be completed by… Read more »

After months of negotiation among committee members, the University of Wisconsin Faculty Senate adopted an advisory committee’s principles and proposals for the New Badger Partnership and Chancellor Biddy Martin announced her intention to hire a consultant firm to review UW’s administrative structure. Martin said UW officials are awaiting Gov. Scott… Read more »

Continuing with tradition, the University of Wisconsin announced Friday that the school is ranked eighth nationwide for Peace Corps recruits and is second for all-time volunteers from the campus. UW has a longstanding tradition of being in the top tier among university recruits and has remained in the top 10… Read more »

After months of compromise and collaboration among University of Wisconsin faculty, staff and students, a committee to evaluate an administrative overhaul for the university has made its final recommendations to the Faculty Senate. The New Badger Partnership Advisory Committee prepared a final document of recommendations to be considered by the University… Read more »

In response to numerous incidents on campus that drew attention to issues of diversity at the University of Wisconsin, a Student Town Hall Meeting held Thursday sought to brainstorm realistic solutions. Chancellor Biddy Martin addressed the nearly 80 people who had gathered in the Memorial Union Great Hall, saying the… Read more »

After the National Weather Service issued a Civil Danger Warning and Governor Scott Walker declared a snow emergency in anticipation of the blizzard, few city and campus residents were untouched by the effects of the winter storm. Madison received nearly 12 inches of snow between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning,… Read more »

Despite the cancellation of a formal meeting due to the blizzard, the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates Oversight Committee met via conference call Wednesday to begin finalizing the recommendations to be presented to the chancellor. Aaron Brower, vice provost for teaching and learning, said the committee used the individual ranking compiled… Read more »

After days of students hoping for a “snowpocalypse” to hit the University of Wisconsin campus with full force, Chancellor Biddy Martin announced all classes and campus events would be cancelled Wednesday for the second time in as many years.Gov. Scott Walker also called a state of emergency in response to… Read more »

While violent political upheaval and rioting in Egypt continues to intensify, the six University of Wisconsin students studying abroad in Alexandria were safety evacuated to Prague, Czech Republic, Monday. UW spokesperson John Lucas said the students landed in Prague before taking a flight to the United States. He added the… Read more »

After individually reviewing and ranking 56 proposals from faculty and schools around campus, the Madison Initiative for Undergraduates Oversight Committee is one step closer to reaching consensus on recommendations on the remaining $3.4 million in funds. The third round of proposals comes after Chancellor Biddy Martin awarded nearly $6.2 million… Read more »

As political protests in Egypt become increasingly violent, University of Wisconsin officials are bringing students currently studying abroad in Egypt home and have indefinitely suspended programs scheduled to depart for Cairo later this week. Influenced by the uprising that ended the autocratic rule of Tunisia’s leader, much of the Egyptian… Read more »

The University of Wisconsin Athletic Board weighed the issues of NCAA standards for academic ineligibility and the possibility of screening students for sickle cell in the future on Friday. UW professor Sheila McGuirk said the issue of how much eligibility student athletes should lose if they are academically ineligible to… Read more »

With the due date for the New Badger Partnership Advisory Committee’s recommendations for the chancellor quickly approaching, members worked to solidify a final document of principles for the Faculty Senate’s consideration.Vice Chancellor Darrell Bazzell said one purpose of the document is to advise Chancellor Biddy Martin as she begins interacting… Read more »

To provide more support for underserved students, the Morgridge Center for Public Service at the University of Wisconsin awarded 11 grants totaling $334,739 to faculty members launching community-based service learning projects. Executive Director Nancy Matthews said selection for the matching grants was competitive and submissions were received from departments across… Read more »

Though most sports-savvy individuals know Jackie Robinson as the first black Major League Baseball player, few are familiar with the sports figure instrumental in bridging the racial divide for Latino and other black players. University of Illinois professor Adrian Burgos delivered the first talk in the Selig Distinguished Lecture in… Read more »

With the conclusion of a state investigation spanning more than two years, Department of Justice officials confirmed no formal criminal charges would be filed against Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4. Former Dane Country District Attorney Brian Blanchard launched the investigation after a complaint was filed in October 2008. Verveer later… Read more »

When families are coping with the emotional stress and uncertainty associated with caring for those in hospice, a University of Wisconsin study found the hospice literature meant to be informative is written at a reading level that is too advanced to be effective. Associate professor of nursing Karen Kehl said caretakers,… Read more »

Only weeks after Time Magazine named the University of Wisconsin the nation’s “most buzzed about university,” another publication has ranked UW as the fourth most influential college on Twitter, closely following Stanford, Syracuse and Harvard. UW spokesperson John Lucas said the ranking from Klout.com is received as a validation of… Read more »

After officials from both the University of Wisconsin and the Beijing Sport University hailed the Chinese Champions Program a success, the decision to extend the program for an additional three years will coincide with the release of a film documenting the athletes’ experiences. For the 2010 fall term, nine world-class… Read more »

In the wake of a major terrorist attack that left at least 35 dead and nearly 180 wounded after a suicide bomber targeted a Moscow airport, a University of Wisconsin student studying in the city is safe and in no immediate danger. While no individuals have yet been identified for… Read more »

While the lasting positive effects of having a true mentor are hard to quantify, President Barack Obama’s decision to award a University of Wisconsin professor for his mentoring efforts provides recognition for years of a job done well. Professor Douglass Henderson is one of 11 people who will accept the… Read more »

As issues of sustainability and alternative energy sources continually enter political discourse and influence local and national policymakers, a team of University of Wisconsin professors has received a $4.7 million grant to fund sustainability education programs in rural Wisconsin. The grant, one of two that were awarded by the United… Read more »

Morgridge Institute and University of Wisconsin researcher Jamie Thomson recently received the King Faisal International Prize in Medicine for his groundbreaking stem cell research, a prize that often marks a stepping-stone on the road to a Nobel Prize. Janet Kelly, communications director for Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, said the King… Read more »

While Chancellor Biddy Martin’s proposed New Badger Partnership continues to receive more attention from observers both on and off campus, the committee to analyze the proposal worked to synthesize a common document of recommendations to present to the chancellor. Judith Burstyn, University Committee member and University of Wisconsin chemistry professor,… Read more »

Students who have experienced a monotonous lecture or a semester where Powerpoint is the only technological diversion will benefit from the newly consolidated resources available for faculty to use as new teaching techniques. Ryan Kershner, a former assistant professor in engineering at the University of Wisconsin, was hired as an… Read more »

With its four-year campaign drawing to a close, the University of Wisconsin WeConserve campaign to reduce UW’s energy use and the environmental footprint has exceeded its initial goals in shaping the future of sustainability on campus. Faramarz Vakili, director of WeConserve, said UW reduced its annual energy consumption by 25… Read more »

The mayor’s appointment of University of Wisconsin alumnus Mark Woulf to alcohol policy coordinator will continue to bring the perspective of a recent student to the city’s alcohol policies. The position, originally created by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz in 2005, holds a non-voting seat on the Alcohol Licensing Review Committee and… Read more »

The city of Madison is one step closer to hearing final recommendations on the Alcohol License Density Ordinance renewal after a meeting of an Alcohol License Review Committee subcommittee Jan. 11. The issues of new 18-and-over entertainment licenses and the possible extension of ALDO’s boundaries were issues of heavy debate among committee… Read more »

After a semester where Bucky and other University of Wisconsin logos were heavily circulated on websites and social media, the UW brand has become more easily identifiable and valuable than ever. Coinciding with the release of new UW branding guidelines, the TrendTopper MediaBuzz Internet analysis, conducted by Global Language Monitor,… Read more »

Only months after adding an infant red panda to its menagerie, the Henry Vilas Zoo continues to be a destination to interact with baby animals as the zoo celebrates the birth of a rare African lion cub. Zoo Director Jim Hubing said the male cub, born in late December to… Read more »

As most students rush to learn and review course material for finals, University of Wisconsin winter 2010 graduates have finally earned the right to whisper their deepest aspirations in Abe Lincoln’s ear atop Bascom Hill. While the final number of graduates will not be confirmed until January, 1,600 student were… Read more »

For the first time, a new case manager will be able to provide University of Wisconsin students with more complex mental health issues multifaceted social and academic support while remaining on campus. Danielle Oakley, director of counseling and consultation services at University Health Services, said though the university caters to… Read more »

Construction on the second research park at the University of Wisconsin will expand the success of the first park and add 8,000 jobs to the Madison community, UW officials said Tuesday. University Research Park 2 will be constructed approximately three miles south of the original research park, encompassed by Mineral… Read more »

In the newest installment of the ongoing saga between the University of Wisconsin and a Catholic student group, the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents filed a request with the United States Supreme Court to appeal funds allocated to the UW student organization for religious activities. UW System spokesperson David… Read more »

While the holiday season signals the appearance of a wide range of activities meant to give back to the community, few can claim they spent 43 years donning a red Santa suit to greet children in the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. In one outstanding example of holiday giving,… Read more »

Students and community members gathered to celebrate the success of one University of Wisconsin department’s college-bound technology education academy, which dramatically increases students’ success after college and teaches essential study skills. Erica Laughlin, a coordinator of the Division of Information Technology’s Information Technology Academy, said the program aims to bridge… Read more »

As a generation who grew up with Disney classics, many University of Wisconsin students can probably sing along to “Under the Sea” word-for-word, and most remember how hard they cried the first time they saw Mufasa die. On Wednesday night however, the first president of feature animation for the Walt… Read more »

In the final installation in an eight-lecture series at the University of Wisconsin one professor argued capitalism perpetuates problems such as climate change. Professor Michael Lowy, emeritus research director at the National Center for Scientific Research, said ecosocialism is the “happy marriage of ecology and Marxism” and has become further… Read more »

As many students begin searching for tickets to watch the Badgers battle against Texas Christian University in the Rose Bowl, ticket scammers and scalpers alike are also trying to capitalize on the big game. Tickets went on sale to season ticket holders at 9:00 p.m. Sunday after ESPN officially announced… Read more »

After nearly six years of construction and negotiation, the highly anticipated Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery opened its doors to students, community members and researchers Thursday.The public-private model is the first of its kind on campus and will house both the public WID and the private Morgridge Institute for Research.The… Read more »

In an effort to raise awareness for World AIDS Day, a contemporary issues genetics class held an international video conference with South Africa to gain an international perspective on the scope of the pandemic. During the conference, students had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the issue of HIV/AIDS… Read more »

The Madison City Council convened into the early hours of this morning in hopes of reaching a final decision on the proposed models to keep the lights on at the city’s Overture Center for the Arts, but eventually decided to postpone their decision after new proposals and an influx of… Read more »

Madison-area ice cream lovers will soon get the opportunity to sample the winning Babcock Dairy flavor created in a contest for the Wisconsin Alumni Association’s 150th anniversary celebration. The celebration, planned for 2011, will include a variety of events throughout the year. Activities for Alumni Weekend, Homecoming and the… Read more »

The Badger football victory over Northwestern and the Big Ten Championship has students in Madison smelling roses — and pondering how to make the trip to Pasadena, Calif. for the Jan. 1 game. Though the University of Wisconsin’s place in the Rose Bowl will not be confirmed until Dec.… Read more »

DISORDERLY CONDUCT West Towne Way A 21-year-old Middleton woman was arrested after threatening to open fire on fellow shoppers outside Toys ‘R’ Us during Black Friday sales. A Madison Police Department report said Lanessa L. Lattimore attempted to cut to the front of the line of waiting shoppers around 10:00… Read more »

The Madison Plan Commission passed the proposal for construction to begin on the Kohl Center and Nicholas Johnson Pavilion, which would add a new hockey arena and locker room facilities to the existing structures. The commission approved the project in a unanimous vote, sending it to the City Council for… Read more »

An online music website recently named Madison the second best city in the United States to attend a live rock concert. Songkick, a live music database, formulated the list by calculating each city’s “rock score” based on rock concerts per capita in the past year. Madison secured the second place… Read more »

Members of MEChA and other student organizations held an impromptu discussion concerning diversity issues in response to an e-mail sent by the University of Wisconsin Office of Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate proposing a diversity photo shoot Wednesday. According to MEChA representatives, the e-mail was sent to members of… Read more »

BOWEN COURT Robbery A 23-year-old Madison man was robbed at knife point early Sunday morning while walking from his home to a convenience store near Bowen Court, a Madison Police report said. Two suspects reportedly approached the man and demanded money. One man was in possession of a knife, and… Read more »

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz outlined his plan for privatizing the Overture Center for the Arts in order to prevent the facility from closing its doors Thursday evening, but City Council members are beginning to lose patience with the process. Cieslewicz called for alders to accept the “physical reality” of the building,… Read more »

Four University of Wisconsin students became victims of an armed robbery while sitting on their Mifflin Street porch early Wednesday morning. According to a Madison Police report, four men were on the front porch of their 500 block West Mifflin residence when they were approached by the two suspects. The… Read more »

CONCORD AVENUE School Robbery A 12-year-old girl became the victim of an armed robbery outside Hawthorne Elementary School while picking her younger brother up from an after-school program, a Madison Police report said. The suspect, an 18- to 19-year-old black male, reportedly pulled out a knife after the girl refused… Read more »

The city’s Board of Estimates struggled through approximately $800,000 worth of amendments to the city’s operating budget proposed by alders in what Mayor Dave Cieslewicz called a particularly difficult budgetary year. One of the largest expenditures up for discussion concerned the possibility of adding a total of eight full-time police… Read more »

If a city committee approves city council members’ nearly $1 million in amendments proposed to the city’s operating budget, homeowners could see an immediate tax increase in the year to come. Should the Board of Estimates pass the proposed amendments, the budget will add an extra $800,000, Ald. Mike Verveer,… Read more »

A large number of city officials publicly voiced their concerns and endorsements for several plans to revamp the Madison Central Library for the first time Wednesday night. Jack Scherer, Chief Architect of the Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle design team, emphasized the project will mark the evolution of the existing institution.… Read more »

A University of Wisconsin student became the victim of an especially unusual and violent crime Sunday evening. According to a Madison Police Department report, a man without permanent address was arrested Sunday for Disorderly Conduct and Battery after he assaulted a 21-year-old female student on State Street while intoxicated. Steven… Read more »

WEST GILMAN STREET Weapons Violation A 22-year-old Madison man was arrested Sunday for disorderly conduct after pounding on the victim’s door with a knife, a Madison police report said. The report said the victim was not injured but reported the suspect kept shouting, “Are you alive?” The suspect struggled with… Read more »

A downtown bar will be able to host more DJs and bands after the city’s Alcohol License Review Committee approved their request for an entertainment license. The TC Katz tavern, located at the former Ram’s Head Bar, was granted a 21 and over entertainment license aimed at attracting more patronage… Read more »

REGENT STREET: McDonald’s Battery A 46-year old man was violently beaten by two or three men in the Regent Street McDonald’s parking lot after he pulled his car away from the drive-thru to park. As the man exited his truck, the men in the car yelled at him for not… Read more »

As the expiration date of the Alcohol License Density Ordinance quickly approaches, the possibility of extending the area affected by the ordinance and broadening the definition of entertainment establishments is coming closer to approval. Ald. Julia Kerr, District 13, told a city’s subcommittee that revises plans to change ALDO that… Read more »

UPDATESouth Side Shooting The Dane County Sheriff’s office said Thursday Eugene J. Walker, the Madison man who died this week after a deputy shot him, was unarmed when he was shot. “Whether or not the gun was on him at the time, the deputy was acting on the information he… Read more »

Just one week after Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk surprised local politicians by announcing she would step down as executive, the second-highest ranking member of Dane County government has announced he will run to replace her. Dane County Board Chairman Scott McDonell said in a press conference that as county… Read more »

A drunken driver killed three people affiliated with the University of Minnesota on Interstate 39/90 Thursday while the group attempted to repair a flat tire. Marcus Johnson of Milwaukee, 19, Elysia Rapp of Racine, 20, and Wilfredo Ugarte of Puerto Rico, 23, were killed on I-39/90 near Madison of injuries… Read more »

The Madison Metropolitan School District is under scrutiny after a group of parents filed a complaint saying West High School is in violation of state law by not allowing students access to gifted and talented programs. The spokesperson for the initiative, Lorie Raihala, said the complaint is a result of… Read more »

Madison officials have begun to worry an invasive insect species could damage Madison’s high number of ash trees if it continues to encroach on southern Wisconsin. The invasive emerald ash borer, originating from Asia, poses an extreme threat to ash trees in both public and private forests, a statement from… Read more »

The hotly disputed plan for a Sconnie-themed bar suffered another setback at a meeting of the Alcohol Licensing Review Committee as the issue was postponed to the October meeting. “Basically, the application wasn’t ready for primetime,” Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said. “The party requested more time before the matter… Read more »

Facebook software engineers and the University of Wisconsin’s most tech-savvy students united for 12 hours of Red Bull-fueled hacking Friday. Facebook’s Hackathon at UW marks their second stop on a five-school tour aimed at encouraging students to design something innovative under extreme time constraints. “A Hackathon is a designated time… Read more »