Students disconnected from state-level politics

President Barack Obama’s image-driven 2008 campaign and his use of social media outlets fostered in young voters an interest in public policy rarely seen in today’s political climate. Obama was able to brand himself through campaign slogans based on ideas of change that appealed to dissatisfied voters, particularly the youth.

Increase in heroin dependence leads to rising criminal activity in area, officials say

Increased heroin addiction in Madison could be responsible for a recent spike in robberies, Madison Police Chief Noble Wray said at a news conference Wednesday. Although violent crime in Madison dropped 9 percent and property-related crimes fell 10 percent since the same period last year, the Madison Police Department reported 45 robberies in September, the highest total in the past two years.

Hammes Co. details plans for Edgewater hotel development

The UW-Madison Real Estate Department held a listening session Thursday to allow students and community members a chance to view the latest Edgewater Hotel redesign plans. Bob Dunn, president of hotel developer Hammes Co., stressed the benefits he felt the Edgewater redesign would bring to Madison.

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