Lexie Clinton

Students, residents seek safety improvements after homicide
By Lexie Clinton
In the wake of the homicide of 21-year-old Brittany Zimmermann, many UW students and area landlords are thinking twice about safety precautions in homes.

Majestic fights restrictions on liquor license
By Lexie Clinton
The Alcohol License Review Committee heard from Majestic owners at a meeting Wednesday night.

Officials deem campus lockdowns ineffective in crises
By Lexie Clinton
Universities nationwide say the Columbine shooting created the lockdown concept, which is not possible on larger, multi-building campuses.

New text message system aims to shorten alert time
By Lexie Clinton
The latest addition to WiscAlerts, UW-Madison’s emergency communication plan, still needs to be tested for effectiveness once it launches later this year.

Condo foreclosure could affect new Willy St. Co-op
By Lexie Clinton
The developer of the Metropolitan Place II faces foreclosure.

UW cuts contract with New Era
By Lexie Clinton
UW terminates license contract with New Era Cap Company after their refusal to comply with the university's code of conduct.

Provost says tuition increase can secure top research standing
By Lexie Clinton
UW-Madison Provost Patrick Farrell addressed the UW System Board of Regents Friday about challenges facing the campus.

Student reports sexual assault in UW’s Ogg Hall
By Lexie Clinton
The University of Wisconsin Police Department is investigating the incident.

State Treasury to host largest auction of unclaimed property in Wisconsin history
By Lexie Clinton
The Office of the State Treasury of Wisconsin plans to drawn in online buyers of antiques, collectibles and jewels this holiday season with its largest ever eBay auction that launches at noon today.

Wisconsin ranks last for drunk driving in new report by MADD
By Lexie Clinton
Wisconsin ranked last in a new report by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, following similar rankings in heavy and binge drinking earlier in the year in other studies.

New project to organize ‘chaos,’ designate cab stands
By Lexie Clinton
City officials are proposing a taxi-cab stand system in response to chaos around bartime on State Street. Police say they are concerned for the safety of the mad rush of often-drunk cab seekers.

‘Commercialized’ event draws mixed reaction from Halloween revelers
By Lexie Clinton
Some students accepted the corporate sponsorships of Freakfest, enjoying the live music and the event overall, while others lamented the old unstructured format of past Halloweens.

UW officials say budget a struggle
By Lexie Clinton
UW leaders respond to budget process over the past three months and the pressures it has put on faculty and staff.

Breaking news: Legislature passes budget
By Lexie Clinton
The 115-day overdue budget was passed by the Republican-controlled state Assembly and the Democrat-controlled state Senate today around 7:30 p.m.

Giuliani at Milwaukee fundraiser, Wis. Dems endorse Edwards
By Lexie Clinton
Guiliani was the top Republican in the state in a September poll. Many legislators endorsed Edwards.

Washburn Observatory to close for renovations at end of month
By Lexie Clinton
Last star-gazing events at the observatory will be held Oct. 10, 17 and 24 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

UW-Madison center helps substance abuse treatment programs retain clients
By Lexie Clinton
ACTION campaign aims to help 55,000 people substance abuse curb.

University Station Post Office now open on Lake Street
By Lexie Clinton
The new post office will take the place of the old McDonald's near State Street.

BREAKING NEWS: Armed man loose near campus is not a threat, police say
By Lexie Clinton and Quinn Craugh
University officals announce that the UW-Madison community is safe. UW Police say the suicidal young man at large near the campus area is only a threat to himself and not a threat to the others.

Football fans banned from stadium for bathroom sex
By Lexie Clinton
Two intoxicated fans who police say were having sex in a Camp Randall restroom at the Washington State home game had their lewd and lascivious charges reduced to disorderly conducts in a district court Monday.

Police break up State Street fight, Saturday bar brawl
By Lexie Clinton
Two unrelated incidents brought police to State Street.

Big Ten Network, Badger games now on campus digital TV network
By Lexie Clinton
DATN will now carry all Badger Big Ten Network games

UWRCF files $39,000 suit against UW
By Lexie Clinton
UWRCF sues UW-Madison again, claiming violations were made in a previous settlement between the two.

Memorial Union to host multicultural reception tonight
By Lexie Clinton
Performances and dances from cultures around the globe will shine together Friday night in Memorial Union as part of one of UW-Madison’s most attended student orientations.

Budget must fund financial aid, two Reps say
By Lexie Clinton
Democratic Representatives Spencer Black and Joe Parisi appeared on Library Mall Thursday to call for a budget big enough to cover those waiting on Wisconsin Higher Education Grants. 4,708 UW System students are still waiting for aid.

UW Band marches to the beat of a new drum
By Lexie Clinton
New assistant marching band director leads march to clean up UW band reputation.

Nearly 4,000 UW System students waiting for aid
By Lexie Clinton
Some students from low-income families are still unsure whether they can afford school as they wait to hear if they will receive a portion of state financial aid. Distribution froze over the summer when the state Legislature failed to approve a budget.

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