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(10/13/10 6:00am)
While downtown definitely has its fair share of places to imbibe,
it finds itself considerably more lacking in terms of culture. Some
students may claim that seeing a freshly minted 21-year-old down a
Wando's fishbowl single-handedly is all the culture we'll ever
need, but that doesn't exactly cater to the majority of Madison
residents—actual adults with jobs.
(10/10/10 6:00am)
The incidences of bullying against and suicide among LGBT youth has
been brought to the forefront of media coverage in the past few
weeks, and though this prominence will hopefully lead to more
awareness and community support, it is worrisome to note the
decline in coverage after these events took place.
(10/06/10 6:00am)
This Monday, the state Supreme Court reviewed a petition from the
State Bar of Wisconsin to grant judges more power to erase online
court records wherein either the case was dismissed or the suspect
acquitted. Ultimately, the court decided it should be up to
lawmakers in the state legislature, not the court. We feel any
erasure is an unnecessary measure that would only diminish the
transparency of the courts.
(09/29/10 6:00am)
Last week, members of the Campus Women's Center celebrated
reinstatement of funding for their group for the next two years. An
undercover audit showing the CWC followed through with direct
services they claim to provide, sealed the deal for CWC and ensured
the group the $100,000 they requested.
(09/23/10 6:00am)
Republican senatorial candidate Ron Johnson has taken a lot of
criticism from his Democratic opponent, Russ Feingold, for only
agreeing to three of six proposed political debates this election.
While Feingold may come across as well intentioned when requesting
six debates against his G.O.P. opponent, considering Johnson has
everything to lose it is admirable that Johnson agreed to a full
three meetings.
(09/22/10 6:00am)
First, let it be said: Harley Davidson is not the enemy. The
""iconic"" Milwaukee brand has existed for 107 years and has
steadily brought jobs and tax revenue to the state since the
1960s.
(09/14/10 6:00am)
Once again, Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is using his
elected state office as a Republican shouting point. But this time,
he's not saying anything at all.
(09/12/10 6:00am)
The purpose of an endorsement is, ostensibly, for a newspaper's
editorial board to support the candidate it feels will do best if
elected; which candidate the board wants to see in office. For that
reason, The Daily Cardinal cannot give an endorsement in the
Republican primary between Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker
or former congressman Mark Neumann.
(09/12/10 6:00am)
As soon as Spencer Black announced he would not be seeking another
term in the state Assembly, a plethora of candidates jumped forth
all claiming to be his rightful successor. Long deemed to be one of
the state's greatest champions of the environment, those seeking to
claim his seat representing the state's 77th Assembly district
trumpeted their credentials at the highest levels possible.
(09/07/10 6:00am)
In his speech at Laborfest in Milwaukee over the weekend, President
Barack Obama began the push for a new policy that would improve the
nation's infrastructure as a way to put people back to work and get
the economy moving again. While critics will say the plan will
merely create short-term work and not long-term employment, it is
the best way to create jobs over the next couple of years.
(09/03/10 6:00am)
While Mayor Dave Cieslewicz has championed many student issues,
there are many policies that must be upheld to continue to value
student needs.
(08/26/10 6:00am)
(05/04/10 6:00am)
Call us hippies, humanitarians, Dr. Seuss' loving Loraxes if you
want, but it was par for the course to hear someone cry out, ""I
speak for the Humani‘trees'!"" during this year's Editorial Board
roundtables. That's because at the beginning of this academic year,
Chancellor Biddy Martin declared this the Year of the Humanities.
It was supposed to be a tribute to those still lost and wandering
through the halls of the Humanities building and/or jobless with
that English degree; i.e., an acknowledgement of the importance of
those who prioritize critical thinking skills. One of the oldest
and most neglected buildings on campus, Humanities houses a limited
supply of TAs who are left to tend to inevitably non-profitable,
non-math and non-science majors. These students are then left to
preserve pride and appreciation for their field. Yet, Biddy's
declaration finally promised vindication—theoretically, that
is.
(05/03/10 6:00am)
As much as we love those men in uniform, Madison can't get
enough of the jolly fellows patrolling the streets via pedals. Yes,
Madison has a love for the diligent and forceful bike police who
make it top priority to catch and ticket any criminals illegally
zipping through Library Mall at record speeds. This safety squad is
just one small portion of Madison's extreme efforts to create and
uphold a more bike friendly city.
(04/29/10 6:00am)
The Associated Students of Madison may not be the most exciting
topic on campus. Bucky Badger's shapely body is probably more
inspiring. But nonetheless, ASM is an integral part of our daily
lives as students. The student government is charged with
allocating $38 million in student segregated fees and giving
students a voice in administration decisions through shared
governance, and it is important that the right students are put in
charge of that money.
(04/27/10 6:00am)
Last week, the Alcohol License Review Committee approved a
repeal of a three-year-old provision that has effectively been
preventing new businesses from getting a liquor license in
Madison's downtown area.
(04/23/10 6:00am)
Earlier this month, the watchdog group Security on Campus
lobbied for Congress to amend sexual assault acts so universities
would have to disclose the total number of sexual assault hearings
that occur on campus. The legislation would narrow the Clery Act,
which requires universities to report information on crime that
occurs on and around campus.
(04/16/10 6:00am)
The results are in. In the elections for the Associated Students
of Madison (ASM) Student Council that closed Wednesday, MPOWER
lost, and so did Rec Sports' plan for the Nat. The best part of the
election? The record turnout of 34.5 percent of the student body.
Such high turnout is unprecedented. True, 65.5 percent of the
student body didn't have an excuse not to vote—the election was
online, took two minutes, offered information on the candidates and
about the ballot and was open for three days. Cheers to those of us
who managed to find two minutes over three days to vote for fellow
students who allocate $38 million in our own student segregated
fees.
(04/13/10 6:00am)
First it was New Era. Then it was Russell. And this past Friday,
Chancellor Biddy Martin decided to drop yet another contract with
an athletic apparel company—Nike. The reason: Nike neglected to
reimburse Honduran factory workers for $2 million in unpaid wages.
The hope: By dropping the contract, UW-Madison will force Nike to
reconsider its abhorrent labor practices. However, no matter how
much financial weight UW-Madison may carry, it is nowhere near
close enough to effect real change in Nike's labor policies.
(04/11/10 6:00am)
Although Chancellor Biddy Martin declared this the Year of the
Humanities, today we vote on the remodeling and expansion of the
Natatorium. The Nat is an object of aesthetic scorn among students
and faculty for its uninviting exterior and apparent lack of
up-to-date workout equipment. But during a time of already rising
segregated fees and a rough economy, we cannot possibly condone the
construction of a replacement athletic facility that will rely on
the lopsided blitz of a financial plan proposed by NatUp
2010.