State Rep. Spencer Black, D-Madison, announced plans Thursday to take steps to ban ""robocalls,"" an automated technique used extensively in the 2006 midterm elections. '
The UW System Board of Regents discussed proposed amendments for the disciplinary process for faculty members who are convicted of felonies at Van Hise Thursday. '
After a memo from Chancellor John Wiley released to the Associated Students of Madison Student Services Finance Committee Chair Zach Frey Thursday stated SSFC cannot fund off-campus rents in student organizations' budgets, the committee may need to '
Madison will have $100,000 to work with for fighting downtown crime following a city council vote Thursday night.'
Mayor Dave Cieslewicz will be out of the office today, trading his suit and tie for blaze orange and boots.'
As part of its 30th annual ""Great American Smokeout,"" the American Cancer Society honored Gov. Jim Doyle and 15 other lawmakers, doctors and leaders from Wisconsin for their continuing efforts to promote tobacco control and awareness Thursday.'
UW-Madison faculty members expressed anger and discussed plans to leave the university at a listening session on the recently approved gay marriage ban Wednesday.'
After a vicious and negative campaign leading up to the mid-term election, a non-partisan group is pushing for the reintroduction of an ethics reform bill to curb corruption within the government.'
Unneccessary Noise Makers and Cuddly Couples beware: The official code of lecture hall conduct has arrived. Finally.'
A security company remains unhappy with the city and Mayor Dave Cieslewicz over withheld paychecks, and it remains to be seen if it will receive any money at all.'
The Associated Students of Madison Student Judiciary announced late Wednesday night that the UW Roman Catholic Foundation has filed suit against the ASM Student Services Finance Committee, after SSFC denied UWRCF contract status at its Monday meeting.'
Local media representatives met with UW-Madison students Wednesday evening to discuss the 2006 election coverage and the media's role in reporting candidates' issues.'
This year's early display of holiday lights on State Street has garnered interest from local businesses and students despite the Nov. 6 installation, and the city backs its decision to start marketing the holidays.'
Despite a UW System average undergraduate debt of $18,378 in 2005, UW-Madison students are paying off loans rapidly after graduation compared to their national peers, according to a University Communications statement released Wednesday.'
As the UW men's hockey team travels to Minnesota this weekend, four Badgers head to their original home states.'
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson formally announced a future launch of a committee to explore a run for President in 2008. '
While shunned by many metalheads, Trivium have gained a substantial following outside the customary metal crowd. With their previous two albums boasting prodigious guitar work and gripping screamo vocals, the band seemed like it was bursting with potential. That, combined with their reputation for electrifying live performances, made anticipation for their newest album, The Crusade, high even among naysayers.
UW-Madison virologists and international scientists published a report today revealing findings that show if certain mutations to an avian virus occur, avian influenza could become transmissible from human to human. '
Although Bobby Knight usually brings criticism unto himself, this week's media fiasco is completely unwarranted.'
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