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(02/24/11 6:00am)
It's been a week since the 14 Democratic state Senators fled
Wisconsin. Tens of thousands of different protesters have marched
at the Capitol but one thing remains unchanged: Gov. Scott Walker
refuses to negotiate on his budget repair bill.
(02/20/11 6:00am)
When it comes to details about the New Badger Partnership,
Chancellor Biddy Martin has been talking in generalities for nearly
a year. Martin has continually called for drastic measures to help
cushion the possibility of large cuts to university
funding—measures she vaguely described as ""flexibility"" and
""increased tools."" However, when a memo with specifics about the
possible shape of the New Badger Partnership was released last
week, it seemed as if behind-the-door details that had built up for
months were finally made public.
(02/17/11 6:00am)
First, let's make one thing absolutely crystal clear: The right to
collectively bargain in itself has nothing to do with balancing the
state budget, and taking away that right will in no way improve
Wisconsin's budget crisis.
(02/09/11 6:00am)
The state of Wisconsin faces a $3.6 billion budget deficit in the
coming 2011-13 biennium. Gov. Scott Walker will undoubtedly approve
deep cuts across the board, including slashing education dollars
for institutions like UW-Madison. To offset dwindling state
funding, Chancellor Biddy Martin is taking steps to ensure the
university remains nationally competitive while accommodating for
tough economic circumstances.
(01/30/11 6:00am)
In today's politics, there is always strategy behind action,
motivation behind words and intentions of re-election and party
strength behind long-term plans. But that usually does not mean
legislation is passed purely for strategic reasons.
(01/25/11 6:00am)
Hidden in the depths of the Student Activity Center, behind the
door of Office No. 1, lies a location few people ever tread. It is
a forlorn place of great potential but virtually no resources. This
place is the Legal Information Center.
(01/20/11 6:00am)
Last week, Gov. Scott Walker unabashedly said he plans to
capitalize on the Land of Lincoln's most recent extreme corporate
tax hike. Within hours after Illinois Gov. Patrick Quinn signed
legislation approving a 46 percent spike in the corporate tax rate,
Walker said he intended to launch a full-scale marketing
campaign—billboards and all—to encourage Illinois businesses to
relocate to Wisconsin.
(12/10/10 6:00am)
The Daily Cardinal Editorial Board lists its most influential
figures in Madison's 77 square miles surrounded by reality
(apologies to Tammy Baldwin and Scott Walker, you'll have to wait
for our state list).
(12/08/10 6:00am)
The great thing about ASM is that it always changes, yet always
stays the same. Just look at this past semester. In September, we
spoke with ASM Chair Brandon Williams and Vice Chair Adam Johnson
who pledged that they would bring a fresh approach to ASM. They
made a point to claim that a lack of strong leadership was one
ASM's chief problems last year. Meanwhile, new SSFC Chair Matt
Manes prepared to introduce the Campus Services Fund, a system that
would provide ASM with some serious teeth while completely
overhauling how student services are funded.
(12/07/10 6:00am)
As soon as the Wisconsin Badgers were officially proclaimed Rose
Bowl bound by ESPN on Sunday night, students raced to the athletics
website's 9 p.m. sale—snowballing ticket purchases into a
campus-wide controversy. The 5,800 tickets allocated to the
university sold out in just 20 minutes, predictably inspiring
outrage and frustration among those not lucky enough to gain
access. Fueling this frustration was the immediate sale of tickets
online through the Facebook marketplace, prompting a flood of
hateful comments toward those selling their tickets.
(11/18/10 6:00am)
Last week, the university provoked another series of racial
tensions across campus. Following an e-mail sent to several
UW-Madison minority student organizations from the office of the
Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Climate, many students were
incensed at the administration's lack of tact.
(11/10/10 6:00am)
When Gov. Jim Doyle signed an $810 million high-speed rail deal
with the federal government the weekend before the midterm
elections, it seemed like he wanted to throw one last political
punch before becoming a lame duck. In light of this, politicos and
average Joes alike were shocked when Doyle put the brakes on the
rail project last week.
(11/08/10 6:00am)
The predominant belief of many students on campus, particularly
freshmen, seems to be that if you don't sign a lease on an
apartment by December, you will end up living in an old
refrigerator box. But this belief could not be further from the
truth.
(11/07/10 6:00am)
In the next few weeks, members of Associated Students of Madison
Student Council will cast an important vote on a new funding model
for financing services provided to UW students. The Campus Service
Fund, proposed by Student Services Finance Committee Chair Matt
Manes, aims to provide a more cost-efficient method for financing
essential campus services.
(10/28/10 6:00am)
In a Wisconsin election season filled with closely fought races,
the question of who should represent our Second Congressional
District is an easy one to answer. Through her consistent
performance in Congress and commitment to representing her
constituents, Rep. Tammy Baldwin has earned our endorsement for
reelection.
(10/28/10 6:00am)
In the senatorial race between Republican candidate Ron Johnson and
Democratic U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., the choice for who
would best serve Wisconsin is clear. While Johnson may feel
confident about the GOP tilt in the upcoming election, Feingold's
rich political experience and maverick status spotlight him as the
best candidate for the seat he has successfully held for the last
three terms—earning our endorsement.
(10/28/10 6:00am)
Either candidate for Wisconsin's 77th district, Democrat Brett
Hulsey or the Green Party's Ben Manski, will represent a liberal
vote in the assembly. On a great deal of environmental and social
issues Manski and Hulsey seem to be in agreement and would reflect
the opinions of Madison and Middleton voters.
(10/28/10 6:00am)
Wisconsin faces a projected $2.7 billion deficit. To balance the
budget, we need a governor who not only knows how to cut spending,
but who knows where to make smart, sustainable cuts. That is why we
endorse Tom Barrett for governor.
(10/28/10 6:00am)
The choice between sitting Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and his
opponent Scott Hassett was not a difficult one. Van Hollen has
effectively been campaigning not to receive our endorsement for the
last four years. His list of accomplishments is less impressive
than Joe Pesci's in ""My Cousin Vinny."" He dropped the ball on
Calumet County's ""sexting"" District Attorney Ken Kratz, who Van
Hollen's office allowed to waft around courtrooms for months
following allegations of sexual harassment. Last year the Wisconsin
Department of Justice misplaced thousands of DNA samples, leading
to the possibility of up to 3,000 convicted felons walking free
when they should have been in jail.
(10/20/10 6:00am)
This Nov. 2, the residents of Wisconsin will decide the fate of a
number of closely fought elections. While each candidate brings
different ideological perspectives and ideas to the table, their
ability to succeed in office is far from guaranteed. Unlike the
unpredictable nature of elected office, one particular measure, the
$134 million proposed expansion of Madison Area Technical Colleges,
offers a guaranteed method of utilizing tax dollars to increase
opportunities for education in Wisconsin while creating local
jobs.