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Anti-abortion rally draws large crowd, triggers counterprotest

Groups of both anti-abortion and abortion rights advocates rallied Saturday to voice their opinions about the proposed abortion clinic at the Madison Surgery Center, a UW Hospital and Clinics affiliate. One rally was organized by Pro-Life Wisconsin and Vigil for Life of Madison and included several speakers from anti-abortion organizations from across the state. Full story

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Regents OK Eau Claire tuition hike

Board also presents diversity awards to university faculty

The UW System Board of Regents voted Friday to raise UW-Eau Claire’s tuition by $1,200 over the next four years by expanding the university’s differential tuition program. The Blugold Commitment, which was approved on a 14-2 vote, will raise undergraduate resident tuition by $300 each year for the next four years.

100,000 Wisconsin residents could lose unemployment benefits

Up to 100,000 Wisconsin residents may see an end to their unemployment benefits by late April if Congress does not approve federal assistance extension legislation. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development sent out 8,000 letters last Tuesday notifying individuals who are within weeks of losing their eligibility for unemployment benefits. 1 comment

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Library plans move forward despite issues

Plans for a new downtown library are still in place after concerns arose about unexpected costs and building delays. The mayor’s bid for a $37 million, six-story Central Library has maintained support from the Common Council, though it has encountered several budget and time constraints since it was first introduced. 1 comment

Opinion

Kathy Dittrich

Environmental future depends on education

Day 1 of a week-long look at science education in America

Matt Payne

Democratic failures have given rise to conservative ideas and solutions

The Republican Party has become the coalition of solutions and ideas.

Education worth more than grades

Your education is what you make of it, not just your transcript.

Change comes from us

This weeks Green Room looks at sustainability and American culture.

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Take fiscal responsibility now for Nat update

Progress comes at a cost, especially in the case of the Nat remodeling.

Look to the community first for diversity awareness

MCSC discusses the importance of Black History Month and the campus community.

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