MPD arrests bank robber in stakeout
By Molly Reppen and Lexie Clinton | Mar. 4, 2007Over the weekend Madison Police arrested the man who robbed a local Amcore Bank last Wednesday.'
Over the weekend Madison Police arrested the man who robbed a local Amcore Bank last Wednesday.'
The University Committee for Academic Freedom and Rights released a statement Friday saying UW Law School professor Leonard Kaplan's academic freedoms — and the academic rights of all UW-Madison professors — must be protected, after Kaplan w'
Thrillers based on unsolved mysteries are inherently problematic. A mystery without a payoff doesn't send anyone home happy. David Fincher largely manages to sidestep this built-in handicap with ""Zodiac,"" a sprawling, compelling drama centering on the long, inevitably fruitless search for the elusive Zodiac killer. But be forewarned, hardcore fans of ""Se7en"" and ""Fight Club"": this is not your typical Fincher film—fast-paced, breathless and ultra-violent—rather, ""Zodiac"" is meditative, subtle and mostly devoid of violence.
The Wisconsin Badgers won their second straight WCHA Playoff Championship this weekend in Minneapolis, beating Ohio State 4-0 in the semifinals and Minnesota 3-1 in the finals. With the tournament championship, the Badgers earned the top seed in the NCAA '
Domestic partner benefits for gay and straight folks are in danger in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, the assault stems from the well-intentioned attempt to secure these rights for employees of the state of Wisconsin. '
I love Lent. Part of it's the cruel enjoyment I get every Friday as I dig into a greasy hamburger, but the best part about Easter anticipation: Egg-shaped candy. Something about that ovate shape just gets me going.'
Seniors Alando Tucker and Kammron Taylor ended their Kohl Center careers with big plays Saturday, leading the Badgers over the Spartans 52-50.'
The UW System Board of Regents released an internal report Friday showing that no updates were given to the Regents at board meetings until 2006 regarding a $28.4 million payroll and benefit information technology project.'
Releasing aggression and frustration through music is nothing new in the world of metal, but it takes a special finesse to turn raging feelings into a true work of art.
The week couldn't have started much worse for Kammron Taylor. And, judging by his reaction as the buzzer sounded Saturday, it could not have ended much better, as he hit a 3-pointer with four seconds left to beat Michigan State 52-50 Saturday.'
Two men sexually assaulted a female UW-Madison student early Saturday morning on the 1000 block of Spring Street, Madison Police reported.'
Madison Police charged two female juveniles last Thursday with failure to pay cab fare and obstructing police.'
U.S. Sen. and presidential hopeful Barack Obama is committed to making sure college students are part of the 2008 election, said Bill Burton, Obama's Campaign National Press Secretary, in a teleconference Thursday. '
A top British official took the leap across the pond Wednesday, speaking to about 50 students in Ingraham Hall about the importance of cooperation between the European Union and United States on global issues.'
Considering My Morning Jacket concert ticket prices start at about 100 bones for scaffold seats and the brightness of their pretentious light shows are on par with that of Lasik surgery, it is easy to forget you're at a concert and not a test site for nuclear weapons. However, in 2004 a scraggly band called Dr. Dog tagged along on the MMJ tour, and though largely unheard of, captured the hearts of shaggy haired indie kids instantaneously.
Kenosha millionaire Dennis Troha was charged in court Thursday for illegally contributing money to Gov. Jim Doyle's campaign and lying to the FBI.
The UW football team finalized its 12-game 2007 schedule by adding Northern Illinois as its fourth non-conference opponent. The Huskies will visit Camp Randall Oct. 20 during what was UW's bye week in the middle of the conference season.
There was nothing more ravishing on Oscar night than the smashing onscreen pairing of two men that sent me sprinting out of the bathroom. Dripping wet and holding my towel, I gazed at the screen as Leonardo DiCaprio joked awkwardly with Al Gore about pres'
Students should keep certain pieces of personal information offline, the Office of the Dean of Students said in a University Communications release Tuesday. '