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Cramming for the end of the year

This editorial board went over some of the biggest issues this year and looked back to see if there were any lessons to be learned.

State legislator introduces bill to help student veterans

A state lawmaker introduced legislation Thursday to allow veteran students first priority when registering for classes at schools within the University of Wisconsin System.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan discuss the federal debt at on-campus panel

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, D-Wis., spoke at a panel on campus Thursday about the increasing federal debt and the need for citizens, specifically students, to take notice and begin acting to remedy the issue through bipartisanship.

Madison Police Department, FBI apprehend man wanted in federal murder investigation

Madison police apprehended a man who the Federal Bureau of Investigation was seeking for questioning in a murder investigation on Madison’s west side Thursday, according to a police report.

UW System reserves could reach $1.2 billion by end of 2013

The University of Wisconsin System cash balances could increase by $150 million by the end of 2013, according to UW System administrators.

City officials, MPD address lingering Mifflin concerns

Mifflin area residents gathered for a neighborhood meeting Wednesday and heard a panel of city representatives from Madison’s Common Council, along with the fire and police departments, discuss concerns about the Mifflin Street Block Party.

Judge Doyle Square development moves ahead

A city project currently underway to redevelop two blocks of lakeside property near the Capitol took a step forward Wednesday when four developing firms submitting their company’s qualifications and project concepts.

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City maintains safety is priority at Mifflin

As May 4 draws closer, a group of students worried 2013 will be the last chance to preserve the annual Mifflin Street Block Party circulated a petition urging city officials and police personnel to “shift focus from citations to safety” on change.org.

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UW's surplus issue is one of transparency

The state’s Legislative Fiscal Bureau released an audit report April 19, which revealed the University of Wisconsin System had a budget reserve fund of over $1 billion. This surplus has sparked some very heated discussions over the past few weeks, mainly due to the fact that tuition rates  have been increasing by 5.5 percent each year for the past six years, all while the UW System has been amassing a seemingly large reserve.

State legislators outline new bill aimed at increased domestic abuse enforcement

State legislators introduced a bill April 25 that would increase protections for people who have been victims of domestic abuse, child abuse or harassment by allowing courts to issue restraining orders against the person who committed the crime even if the person does not reside in Wisconsin.

UW System plans new reserve policy

The University of Wisconsin System administration plans to develop a new policy to govern its cash reserves after the state Legislative Fiscal Bureau recently discovered the system held a $1 billion balance in June of last year, according to a system statement.

Chancellor David Ward selects 2013 Go Big Read book

Chancellor David Ward selected “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki for the fifth Go Big Read book at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

UW-Madison alumna nominated for Tony Award

University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate Carrie Coon was nominated Tuesday for a Tony Award for Best Performance in a Featured Role in a Play.